Bullshit. Maybe somewhere, in some country - maybe in yours - it's true. In many, many, MANY! (realize this) other countries politicians are a different breed of people, for generations raised in vastly different conditions; they see other things than others, they eat differently, they think in a way that is not comprehensible for many "normal" people in their countries. And that's only a tip of an iceberg, as there are external influences as well, which complicates matters further.
...on the other hand, would it be better if politicians were just a reflection of "who we all are"? I doubt it...
Anyone whose profession is primarily about influencing others think differently than the rest of the populace (and have a different take on people in general). Sort of like how sex workers think differently about sex,
or how chefs think about food.
I didn't read his point your way. I read it as: elected politicians are a reflection of who a society is through the filter of their electoral and media system.
...on the other hand, would it be better if politicians were just a reflection of "who we all are"? I doubt it...